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    Solution to Shots Stringing at 45 Degrees

    Sat at work all day pondering my problem with my new rifle stringing its shots at a 45 degree angle (previous post). Came home, neck sized a case, stuck a bullet in the end of the empty case and chambered it. Bullet is a 165 gr boat tail, and only 0.045" of bullet bearing surface was in the case neck.

    It was getting dark so I loaded up 5-rounds real quick using this bullet seating depth (really long rounds - won't fit in magazine and they look like little ballistic missiles) with a light crimp. Fired two rounds - side by side POI's, third round had primer in sideways (I know, I know) and blew gas and a surprising amount of smoke in my face but did not detonate powder, fourth round didn't fire at all (I suspect glycerin on my hands while loading primers), and fifth round hit beside first two. Three shots covered by a quarter 1" to the right of the bullseye and primer dust in my face (I was wearing shooting glasses). Either the throat is worn to bejeezes, or it has been throated big time.

    Three shots prove nothing, but I suspect I have found my problem. I think someone was shooting some very long and heavy bullets. I will fire much longer strings tomorrow while you guys are at work.

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    What the hell is that thing? Cowdeer, deerholstein ??

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    Another solution to your shot-stringing problem is to pin up a deer in a small confined cage so you can get closer. And splash some white paint on it so that it's not so hard to see.

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    Did you try looking at the rear scope mount as suggested? Just curious. I guess since you will be loading cartridges and shooting this weekend, then JB and I can have your portion of the BBQ ribs???
    Good Luck with the rifle. FWIW, 147gr. BT bullets for the 7.62 nato round won't shoot worth a dang in a 1:10 twist Springfield barrel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
    Another solution to your shot-stringing problem is to pin up a deer in a small confined cage so you can get closer. And splash some white paint on it so that it's not so hard to see.

    J.B.
    John, you are a hoot!! I was going to tell swamprat that it is just a pet and don't worry about what it is!! But I didn't in case Jim had a better answer.
    FWIW, I have a pet rabbit that my #2 son brought home when he was 8yrs. old. They swore that rabbits don't live more than 5 or 6 years. #2 son will be 21 yrs. in July. The rabbit is still alive. They say it's MY fault because I give him a carrot every night. Maybe we should eat carrots instead of ribs???

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    Hey Jim! Tough audience!

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    I did indeed check out the scope - no problem there.

    That is a full grown North Carolina piebald deer. They are born that color and stay that color, and they have a hunched back, humped nose, and twisted legs. I think they are also all females, but I'm not certain on that part. The little deer has been released in heavy woods along the Black River on private land. I was getting very attached to her (I am a NC wildlife rehabilitator). Incidentally, small deer are very hard to keep alive, as they nurse for almost a year. They are like little bulls as they "bump" the udder, and that "bump" would knock the wind out of you. Ditto for little squirrels, but I have sworn off squirrels since the last hurricane brought in over 400 at one time.

    I am going to miss those ribs, and the company, and I was bringing each of you a whole bunch of frozen squirrels!. I had some neat stuff to show you guys too (RB rifle, Niedner rifle, etc.). The person I found to take care of the farm in my absence backed out at the last minute.

    Jim

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    Jim,

    You have probably already thought of this, but here goes anyway:

    For that particular rifle I would try 180 Gr. Hornady pointed soft points <> they are "flat base" & not boat tail. They have a long parallel bearing surface. I have used them for years.

    By the way; Today I "FINISHED" the last bit of that special Super Bowl Venision Chili and washed it down with a suitable St. Pat. beverage.

    I would also liked to have gone to Birmingham. A friend, from Dallas & a M1icon Carbine guy, will be there.

    DW

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don W View Post
    Jim,

    I would also liked to have gone to Birmingham. A friend, from Dallas & a M1icon Carbine guy, will be there.

    DW
    Don,

    Pardon me for not personally inviting you. But please understand that you have a standing invitation. We would love to have you! Just let us know when to expect you and we'll hold you a place at the trough, er table.

    J.B.

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    Jim-

    Pretty palomino you have there. Never seen one in the mountains, yet.

    Hope you raise him right.

    Spring is here, so I may have to get out my Remington sporter and see what happens. It's a blaster and I need to blast somethin'. Got my eye on a can across the holler. Submitted below, a new use for the old, broken mason jar. And a modified hunk of an Oregon volcano.

    Happy spring to all.

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